Corporate social responsibility Feng Shui and firm value

Abstract

The evidence supporting the protective effect of pre-COVID-19 corporate social responsibility (CSR) on firm value during the COVID-19 pandemic remains vague. In times of crisis, Feng Shui philosophy can serve as a decision-making criterion for Chinese investors to trade stocks because a lucky stock code can provide investors with a feeling of control when facing great challenge, stress, and uncertainty. This study examines the impact of pre-COVID-19 corporate social responsibility (CSR) on hospitality and tourism firm value during COVID-19 and the moderating effect of lucky stock codes. The results show that pre-COVID-19 corporate social responsibility (CSR) has a U-shaped impact on firm value and that the U-shaped effect is more pronounced for firms with a luckier stock code.